The bill enacts a new provision under R.S. 17:170(A)(4) that prohibits any person from being required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition for initial enrollment or ongoing attendance at public or nonpublic schools in Louisiana. This legislation aims to ensure that vaccination against COVID-19 cannot be mandated for students in these educational settings.

The new legal language explicitly states that this requirement applies notwithstanding any other provisions of law, reinforcing the intent that COVID-19 vaccination cannot be a barrier to education. This measure reflects a growing trend to provide individuals with the choice regarding COVID-19 vaccination in the context of school attendance.